DREADNOUGHT, THE FREE-TO-PLAY TEAM-BASED SPACESHIP SHOOTER, OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES ON STEAM
New animated trailer introduces players to the world and lore of Dreadnought
HOUSTON – Oct. 15, 2018 – Six Foot has announced that Dreadnought, the free-to-play tactical shooter featuring massive capital ships, has officially launched* on Steam for Windows PC today. Titled Command the Colossal, this launch update to the game includes a new visual look with new UI enhancements, as well as support for two additional languages: Russian and simplified Chinese. PC players can link their Dreadnought and Steam accounts to continue playing with their existing achievements.
“One of our top priorities is bringing all our players new and unique experiences throughout the year. These latest technical advancements allow us to ensure new game content and updates for players everywhere at a higher pace than ever before,” said Six Foot COO Christian Svensson.
To celebrate today’s launch, Six Foot has released a new animated lore trailer featuring many of Dreadnought’s spaceships and ship manufacturers, as well as a new spotlight on the devastating conflict at the heart of the game.
Dreadnought is all about team-based spaceship action in 8v8 matches across exotic locations around our solar system. Command your fleet of over 70 customizable vessels from five specialized classes, unlocking more advanced ships, modules and more as you fight for fame, riches and glory. Battle with friends and players around the world in competitive modes like Team Deathmatch, Onslaught – in which players battle both the enemy team’s ships and neutral AI vessels – and Conquest, where players capture, link and hold territory through strategic maneuvering.
Dreadnought is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB. For the latest updates, follow Dreadnought on Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.
*A post-release update will add Havoc mode and the ability to play custom matches to the Steam version of Dreadnought. Six Foot will have additional information about this update after launch.
About Six Foot
Six Foot was founded in 2000 as an interactive agency, building digital experiences designed to make connections between people, brands, and technology more human and meaningful. Now, as a growing entertainment company with offices in Houston, Los Angeles, Florida, and Berlin, we apply that same passion of creating meaningful entertainment experiences through the art of video games, movies, and immersive entertainment to audiences worldwide.
Summoners War: Com2uS “Summoners War” Held Epic Global eSports Festival
Korean player “Beat.D” beat players from around the world to win the final
Berlin, October 15, 2018 – Com2uS successfully held its global eSports festival Summoners War World Arena Championship 2018 world finals on the 13th October in Seoul, South Korea. In an epic final, Korean player “Beat.D” came home triumphant in front of thousands of fans.
The SWC 2018 world finals took place over 6 hours in a total of eight rounds. After intense competition among the players representing each region, Korean player “Beat.D” and Hong Kong player “L.A.M.A”, competed in the final. As a result, Beat.D won three consecutive games claiming victory against L.A.M.A and becoming the champion wining a prize fund of $30,000 USD.
After the success of the event Com2uS will expand their eSports festival for users from all over the world to enjoy in both online and offline sites. The Com2uS team broadcasted the SWC 2018 world finals live online via the Summoners War official YouTube channel, Twitch and other online media. The tournament was broadcasted in 13 languages and more than 100,000 online concurrent viewers were surpassed, proving the popularity of the game and the event.
A Com2uS spokesperson said, “We’re making a new game culture that is beyond the competition with this year’s Summoners War eSports festival. We plan to further expand the eSports festival where users from all over the world can enjoy the tournament both online and offline.”
About the SWC 2018:
SWC 2018 began its journey from July and held a total of 3 cups (Americas, European and Asia-Pacific Cup) before the finals. From these cups, 8 players advanced and competed in the World Finals. Interest grew from fans all over the world as the final stages were played out.
On the day of the event more than 1,300 audience members gathered at the venue and filled the main stadium and secondary spectator seats.
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About Summoners War
Summoners War is the flagship mobile action-RPG developed by Com2us. Launched globally in 2014, the game has ranked #1 grossing in RPG games in 98 countries (App Store) and in 95 countries (Google Play). Summoners War features over 1000 unique characters and provides a premium mobile RPG experience gamers are able to enjoy anytime and anywhere.
Summoners War auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summonerswar_eu/
About Com2us
Com2us is a leading developer and publisher of mobile games that span across all genres. Our mission is simple. We thrive to create games with a level of depth and engagement rarely experienced on mobile platforms. Our dedication to build a robust gaming community through active engagement with our players has made this possible. Established in 1998, we’re headquartered in Korea with international offices in China, Japan, Taiwan and the United States. For more information about Com2us and our portfolio of groundbreaking mobile games, visit us.com2us.com.
PlayStation® Australia is set to ignite play at PAX 2018
Players will experience some of the most anticipated games coming to PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®VR
15 October 2017 – Sydney, Australia: PlayStation Australia has today announced that players will get hands and heads on with some of the best titles coming to PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®VR (PS VR), at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) Australia 2018 this month.
With over 40 playable stations, Aussie players will have the chance to get hands on with a range of upcoming titles, only on PlayStation 4. Among these will be Media Molecule’s creative masterpiece Dreams™, as well as the critically acclaimed original adventure of Marvel’s Spider-Man. Additionally, here will be ample partner presence on the booth with one of the most iconic games of all time, Capcom’s Resident Evil™ 2. Activision will bring a touch of nostalgia, revisiting the same sick burns and smoldering attitude in stunning HD of Spyro in Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy, as well as all-new adventure from developer FromSoftware, Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice.
For those looking for a social alternative, the latest titles from the PlayLink range offer something that everyone can enjoy by simply connecting your smartphone or tablet to your PS4. Family and friends can play battle their way to the top with game show quiz Knowledge Is Power™ Decades, or swing into the monkey mayhem of Chimparty™.
A host of PlayStation VR titles will also be available to play at the PlayStation Booth. Players will have the opportunity to tackle the gritty and glamorous London underworld in Blood and Truth™, take to the skies in the adrenaline-fueled Ace Combat™ 7, or slash the beat with Beat Saber, plus more.
Patrick Lagana, Director of Marketing, Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia, said “The global Penny Arcade community is very important to PlayStation and our development community. The fact that we are now entering our 4th year of partnership with PAX Aus with the biggest booth and the most playable opportunities we’ve ever had, is something the team is very excited to bring to our Aussie players. We will ignite play within everyone visiting our booth, giving players the opportunity to get hands & heads on with some of the best & exclusive games for PS4 and PlayStation VR.”
PAX Australia is a gaming festival that showcases engaging games developed by AAA publishers and innovative indie teams disrupting the industry. There are also panels discussing all aspects of gaming culture, game tournaments, nightly music performances and pin trading for the collectors out there.
Stay tuned to the PlayStation Australia social channels to keep up to date on all latest news and announcements from PlayStation in the lead up to PAX Aus. Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For further information on PAX Australia visit the PAX website.
About Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd Sony Interactive Entertainment Australia (SIEAU) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE). SIEE, headquartered in London, UK, is responsible for the PlayStation® brand and family of products and services within the 109 territories serviced by SIEE as a regional headquarters for Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE). PlayStation has delivered innovation to the market since the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. The PlayStation family of products and services include PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Vita, PlayStation®3, PlayStation®Store, PlayStation®Plus, PlayStation™Video, PlayStation™Music, PlayStation™Now and acclaimed PlayStation software titles from SIE Worldwide Studios.
PlayStation, and the SIE Diamond logo is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
CD Projekt Red has released a lengthy gameplay walkthrough of their upcoming adventure RPG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. The video features commentary from community manager Pawel Burza and will introduce viewers to the story, exploration mechanics, and how GWENT is used for combat in Thronebreaker.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Talesfollows Meve, the queen of Lyria and Rivia. With the Nilfgaardian forces quickly approaching the borders, Meve must travel the lands to rally an army to repel the invaders.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales is set to launch on PC on October 23rd. The game will be a GOG.com exclusive and will not see a Steam release. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will be able to get in on the action on December 4th.
After last year’s overhaul of the long running Assassin’s Creed franchise, Ubisoft is returning to its annual iterative update with this year’s Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Building on Assassin’s Creed Origin’s success, Odyssey takes players to the Peloponnesian War where the Delian and Peloponnesian Leagues are locked in battle. Gamers will choose between two characters as they find out who is wielding the true power in Ancient Greece.
Story
It’s 431 BCE and the Peloponnesian League led by the Spartans are locked in conflict with the Delian League led by Athens. While the two sides battle it out, mercenaries and arms dealers profit among the bloodshed and chaos. Players take on the role of Alexios or Kassandra, a mercenary who was raised on the island of Kephallonia. Their desire to leave the small island in search for adventure sets them on a collision path with a mysterious organization that is pulling the strings of power for an unknown purpose.
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is the usual mix of conspiracy and shadowy organizations that we’ve come to expect from the franchise over the years. While the general themes remain the same, the writers have done a fantastic job this year mixing modern and ancient myth in a captivating story. For those new to the franchise, the story holds its own. I like how small details change based on the player’s decisions and actions within the game. The side quests are surprisingly meaty, with a solid mix of one-off comedic relief quests and interesting quest chains.
Gameplay
Based on the success of last year, Assassin’s Creed is now firmly an action RPG franchise. The core gameplay mechanics from last year’s Assassin’s Creed Origins makes its return in a slightly more polished form in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. Once again, players have access to three skill trees for melee combat, archery, and assassination. The game is designed to give players a good deal of flexibility to approach situations with their preferred approach, whether it’s a one trick character completely invested in archery or a generalist using a mix of all three trees.
Combat feels tight and skill based. There are a variety of weapon types that will compliment different builds well. The action is fast paced and rewards skilled players who can land perfect dodges with a period where enemies will be slowed down. Enemies hit hard enough that characters spamming attacks will generally be punished.
Stealth has always been a big part of the Assassin’s Creed franchise, though the new gameplay brought in with Assassin’s Creed Origins has put direct combat on more of an even footing. Areas are generally well designed for stealth players to slowly pick their way through fortresses. Bonus experience is awarded for chained assassinations and other stealth based feats, ensuring stealthy players won’t fall behind on the experience gain for taking their time instead of charging in headfirst.
The game’s mercenary system combines a variety of mechanics from games like Middle-earth and Grand Theft Auto series. Players start off at the bottom of the mercenary ladder. Hostile actions against people in the two main factions will draw the attention of other mercenaries looking to cash in on the bounty. Players must either lay low, pay off their bounty, or kill whoever posted the bounty. Otherwise, mini-boss level characters with their own combat style, strengths, and weaknesses will begin swarming the area looking for a pay day. While the entire system isn’t revolutionary by any means, it adds a fun challenge to the game and a bit more consequence to the player’s actions. Mercenaries can pop up at the worst possible moment or will swarm a fort under siege in response to the player’s assault.
The level design still struggles a bit in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. The game’s map may be extremely vast, but it’s not particularly deep. Many buildings are reused heavily, and the world feels rather dead. There are plenty of people in the game, but they all seem to be milling about as props than behaving like living beings. There are lots of dead zones in the map that offer little more than a pretty view, a couple of animals, and the odd resource to gather. Until all the fast travel spots are unlocked, players will spend a lot of time just watching their horse as they travel from place to place. There is an improvement over Assassin’s Creed Origins though. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey introduces naval combat almost immediately. Travelling around by boat tends to be a lot more interesting than land travel due to the constant threat of piracy.
The item system is excellent in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. While the gaming industry and community are still looking for the happy balance with microtransaction, Ubisoft is doing an excellent job of implementing their microtransactions in a reasonable manner. There are plenty of opportunities to nab high quality loot through quests, mercenary hunting, and assassinating cultists. Additionally, existing gear can be upgraded to the player’s current level. I didn’t feel pressured at any time to plunk down real cash for equipment. The real money store seems more focused on offering players cosmetics and time saving shortcuts.
Visuals
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is gorgeous. The world is colourful and brings famed Ancient Greek locales to life. It appears that the art team has gone to great efforts to replicate Ancient Greek architecture and artwork, which goes a long way in creating the world’s immersive feel. The models and textures look great. The animations are very smooth, save for the horse looking a little unnatural when running on predetermined roads.
Audio
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey delivers an excellent audio experience as expected from a triple A title. The main voice actors are all very strong. While I can’t judge the quality of the Greek accents, the voice actors generally maintain some level of uniformity throughout the game for the exception of some of the smaller roles. There are a few side quest NPCs who drop their accent as they struggle through their lines. The sound effects are high quality and sound excellent. The soundtrack is an enjoyable accompaniment to the game, always hitting the right tempo to match the gameplay. The sea shanties are probably the best part of the soundtrack and always puts a smile on my face.
Overall
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey isn’t revolutionizing the franchise like its predecessor, but rather polishing and adding to new generation’s mechanics. While the game still struggles with large amounts of dead space and a slightly lifeless feeling world, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey offers enjoyable gameplay, tight combat, an entertaining story, and a solid audio/visual presentation. It’s definitely worth a trip to Ancient Greece.
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New gameplay from Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher series of games, present a brand new video showcasing gameplay from Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales — a dark RPG adventure set in the world of The Witcher.
The walkthrough focuses on the game’s first act and is rich in both story and exploration gameplay, as well as turn-based card battle combat. The video also features commentary from Paweł Burza (Community Manager), who provides gamers with insight into the world of Thronebreaker.
Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales releases on October 23rd on PC via GOG.COM. A console release for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will follow on December 4th. Pre-orders for the game are available on the official website — witchertales.com.
About Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales
Thronebreaker is a single player role-playing game set in the world of The Witcher that combines narrative-driven exploration with unique puzzles and card battle mechanics. Crafted by the developers responsible for some of the most iconic moments in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the game spins a truly regal tale of Meve, a war-veteran queen of two Northern Realms — Lyria and Rivia. Facing an imminent Nilfgaardian invasion, Meve is forced to once again enter the warpath, and set out on a dark journey of destruction and revenge. Throughout the game, players will explore new and never-before-seen parts of The Witcher world, embark on thought-provoking quests featuring rich, multidimensional characters. All while gathering resources to expand their army and engaging in epic story battles.
About CD PROJEKT RED
CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the upcoming futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).
Call for Start-Ups: Ubisoft® Is Now Recruiting for Its International Program @ Station F
For Its Third Season, Ubisoft Will Focus on Blockchain Technologies and Artificial Intelligence
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — October 12, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced a third season of its international start-up program at Station F, the world’s largest start-up campus located in Paris. This season will take place from January to July 2019. For its third season, Ubisoft has opened a call for start-ups focusing on entrepreneurs from around the world with main activities in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI).
“These technologies are revolutionizing the way we live, the way we work and the way we entertain. Algorithms and AI have always been core to the gaming industry, and Ubisoft in particular has been exploring for some time new possibilities offered by AI and machine learning to improve the way we craft games. At Station F, Ubisoft wishes to support entrepreneurs using AI, machine learning and deep learning to creatively improve the entertainment experiences themselves. In the same vein, Blockchain allows Ubisoft to recognize and show the value gamers bring with their contributions to the community, and the content they create” says Catherine Seys, Start-up Program Director at Ubisoft’s Strategic Innovation Lab.
All selected start-ups will benefit from a six-month personalized program enabling each entrepreneur to interact with Ubisoft experts as well as partners across the company`s international network.
Ubisoft leads the Gaming and Entertainment program at Station F. One of this goals of this program for Ubisoft is to leverage and share in a win-win relationship its expertise with start-ups and entrepreneurs who are exploring new opportunities for tomorrow’s entertainment industry. Ubisoft’s program at Station F is open to entrepreneurs around the world. Ubisoft aims to expand its start-up programs to other countries in the coming years.
Candidates can apply now. The application process will close on November 15th 2018. For more information about Ubisoft’s programs and opportunities, please visit Ubisoft.com
About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017-18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
CHILD OF LIGHT NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™ SYSTEM
SYDNEY, Australia — October 12, 2018 — Ubisoft® has announced that Child of Light is now available on the Nintendo Switch™ System with the Child of Light Ultimate Edition. Inspired by childhood fairy tales, Child of Light is set in the magical world of Lemuria, a kingdom creatively hand-drawn and rendered with watercolour. Players embark on a coming-of-age journey of Aurora, a princess determined to save her lost kingdom and ailing father by recovering the sun, moon and stars that were stolen by the Black Queen.
Child of Light is a classic RPG featuring turn-based combat with an active-time battle system, allowing players to fight alongside Igniculus, and other members of Aurora’s party. Players will level up and gain skill points to unlock unique perks for the heroes. A deep crafting system allows players to combine gems to upgrade their swords, talisman, and armour abilities as they solve puzzles and take on the minions of Lemuria’s Dark Queen. In addition, each game has a unique gem profile where gems that are found in one player’s game are rare in another’s, encouraging players to make trades.
With a mysterious world to explore, filled with enchanted locations and dynamic dungeons that evolve as lights are restored, players will encounter many eccentric creatures including spirits of the forest, talking mice, wicked witches and evil sea serpents.
The Nintendo Switch™ System allows players to play anytime, anywhere and with friends through tabletop mode. Players can share their adventure with friends and family by having player two control Igniculus through the Nintendo Switch’s touch screen or by using the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con™ controllers. The Child of Light Ultimate Edition contains the full game plus seven add-on content packs that include a new quest, unique skills, gems and more.
For the latest on Child of Light and all of Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News: https://news.ubisoft.com
ABOUT UBISOFT Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
Sydney, Australia — October 12, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft announced that pre-registration is now open for Assassin’s Creed® Rebellion, a new free-to-play strategy RPG mobile game from the famous Assassin’s Creed® universe. Assassin’s Creed® Rebellion will release on November 21, 2018, for both iOS and Android devices on the App Store and Google Play.
Developed by Behaviour Interactive, Assassin’s Creed Rebellion offers a unique Assassin’s Creed visual experience, presenting familiar faces in a new light while remaining faithful to the series. Set in Spain during the height of the Inquisition, the game gives players the chance to build their own Brotherhood by recruiting and training up to 40 Assassins. As their Assassins hone their skills and grow their resources, players will participate in epic missions by selecting three Assassins among their Brotherhood to infiltrate the Templars’ strongholds and put an end to their nefarious plans.
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion brings together a full roster of legendary characters, including Ezio, Aguilar, Shao Jun, Claudia and Machiavelli, with more than 20 new unlockable characters exclusively created for the game. A new version of the Animus in Assassin’s Creed Rebellion will allow players to revisit and merge the memories of several past time periods and therefore, for the first time, meet and play simultaneously with some of their favorite Assassins within the same game.
Players can now pre-register on Google Play or at assassinscreedrebellion.com. Players entering the pre-registration will receive a notification when the game is available. They will also receive a special in-game reward including weapons from Assassin’s Odyssey and an exclusive character.
For more information on Ubisoft mobile games, please visit www.ubisoft.com .
ABOUT UBISOFT Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment released a NEW trailer for LEGO DC Super-Villains ahead of its October 17th launch, showcasing the chaos of a world without super heroes. For the first time in a LEGO game, players will be given the opportunity to unleash their inner bad guy, creating their own fully customizable super-villain character complete with their own signature super power.
In LEGO DC Super-Villains, the Justice League has disappeared, leaving Earth’s protection to a newcomer group of heroes from a parallel universe, proclaiming themselves as the ‘Justice Syndicate’. However, legendary DC Super-Villains, including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, Deathstroke, Killer Frost and countless others, discover that the Justice Syndicate may not be as heroic as they claim to be. Led by each player’s customizable super-villain character, this team of misfit lawbreakers must join forces to stop these phony super heroes and save the world… so that they can finally rule it themselves.
LEGO DC Super-Villains will be available next Wednesday, October 17, 2018 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One X® and Nintendo Switch™.
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